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NORTH YORK : Population in North York increased 28,000 in 1959. The previous peak year was 1954 with 20,500 persons added to the assessment records. Town- ship population for North York now stands at 228,374. FEBRUARY 22 â€" Monday. R. H. Square Dancers (formerly Com- munity Swing) Regular Dance. McConaghy School, starting 8 pm. . February 29 â€" Richmond Hill Square Dancers Special Danube at McConaghy School at 8 pm. March 18 â€"â€" R. H. Square Dan- cers Special Party at the Lions Hall with guest caller Jack Long. c1w34 FEBRUARY 21 â€"- Sunday. The Girl Guides Association of Rich- mond Hill West invite all ex- Guiders and Guides to join ac- tive Guides in a 50th Anniversary Ceremony at 8.15\p.m. in Wrixon Hall. There will be a Guide and Brownie Church Parade immed- iater before this. clw34 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 20 â€" Saturday 2 p. m. Opportunity sale. Good used clothing and household articles to be held in Holy Trinity Angli- can Church, Brooke Sti, Thorn- hlll. Tea will be served. c2w33 FEBRUARY 19 -â€" Friday 8 pm. Mr. Wilson Woodside,, National Director of the U.N.A. in Canada. will speak on Friday, February 19,. at Aurora Anglican Church. Topic "What Chance of Disarma- ment". This Is a public meeting, everybody welcome. c1w34 FEBRUARY 19 â€" Friday. C.W.L. Bridge and Euchre at Our Lady Help of Christians, Beverley Ac- res. 8.30 pm. Door prizes. re- freshments. Admission 50c. FEBRUARY 14-28 -â€" Exhibit of paintings by Otto N. Grebze at the Richmond Hill Public Library Art Gallery, during library hours and on Sunday 2-5 pm. c3w33 EVERY TUESDAY â€"- Bingo, 8 pm. at the new Legion Hall, Oak Ridges Shopping Plaza. Cash prizes and Jackpot. t.fc19 EVERY MONDAY â€" Monster Bingo, at York Farmers Market, Thornhill. 8 pm. All regular games $20.00. Jackpot game $50 .00. 53 numbers called. Pot of old game $200.00. 55 num- bers called. c_lw34 EVERY MONDAY â€" Monster Bingo. York Farmers Market, Thornhlll, 8 pm. All regular games $20.00. Jackpot game $500.00. 52 numbers called. Pot of Gold game $200.00. 55 num- bers called. c2w33 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT â€" Dancing.Modern and Olde Tyme. At Maple Community Hall. Music by Art Celsie and his Singing Plainsmen â€" stars of TV and Radio. Admission $1.00. Free parking. tfc18 EVERY SATURDAY NIGHTâ€" 9.00 pm. - 12.00. Dancing to Max Cameron's Orchestra. at Canad~ Ian Legion Hall. Carrville Road. Richvale. Sponsored by Rich- mond Hill Branch 375. Canadian Legion. 75c per person. “633 Raise Payments Markham Council Councillor S. B. Watson remarked, “We are still the lowest paid council among the fringe municipalities," following the announcement that Markham To vnship councillors will now b paid $18. per meeting. Finance Chairman Deputy-reeve W. Dean had recommended in his report earlier this year that council be raised from $10. per meeting to $15. Oth- er members of council felt this. was not enough. The reeve will now receive $3.000 per year in Markham Township. just double what he was paid last year. WE L00 ME 0 NTA HI I: NAT U R LISTS (Continued on Page 15‘). An occasion of note occurs in the town of Richmond Hill this week. For the first time in its history it becomes the scene of a Provincial Convention of an international organization. The Federation of Ontario Naturalists which numbers above 5,000 members through- out the Province, at the invitation of the Richmond Hill Naturalists which is an affiliated body, is holding its 28th annual convention here in the Hill. The Ontario Federation was established in 1932 and every year since has alternat- ed its annual convention between Tor- onto and some other town. Last year’s convention was held at Brantford. This year it was scheduled for Toronto but an invitation from Richmond Hill Nat- uralists was accepted. Authorized Ford, Falcon, Monarch Dealer v Willowdale - BA. 5-1151 AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS .. . NIGHT PARTS Coming Events FINCH MOTORS lTD. TILL 10 RM. 03w32 Donald Little said he had ap- plied for a building permit for a new garage and showroom on the east side of Yonge Street near the northern town limits and the permit was refused as this is zoned as an industrial area. The lot has a Yonge St. frontage of 133 feet and depth of 405 feet. Chairman MacLaren of the Li- brary Board was commended by Mayor Tomlin and council mem- bers for a very comprehensive and interesting report. The re- port referred to elsewhere re- quested a municipal levy for 1960 of $28,560.80 compared to $17,- 741.30 in 1959. This is on the basis of $1.90 per capita compar- ed to $1.49 per capita last year. The request was referred to the Finance Committee. Garage and Showroom R. D. Little and Son, local Ford dealers asking permit for garage and sales station on North Yonge St.. delegation from Allencourt Ratepayers re walkway. from Beverley Acres re recent flood- ing. Public School Trustees re drainage problem at Pleasant- ville School and Roy McBrien asking subsidy for local ambul- ance service. Library Request Monday was delegation night for Richmond Hill Town Coun- cil and several delegations were heard. Delegations included Li- brary Board Chairman Gordon MacLaren and Librarian Fred C. Israel presenting annual report and budget for the Public Lib- rary, Donald Little on behalf of Delegation Night At Town Council The meeting commehces 3.1: 78.30 pm. and members of the public are cordially invited to attend. \ SIGURD OLSON One of the guest speakers at the Federation of Ontario Naturalists Convention here in Richmond Hill this week. Mr. Olson is a past president of the National Parks As- sociation and is quite possibly the most famous woodsman of our day. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin he is an adviser to the United States Secretary of the Interior on National Parks and on Fish and Wild Life management. Mr. Olson is the well-known author of the books, “Sing- ing Wilderness” and “Listening Point”, dealing with the Quetico-Superior Parks and his topic on Saturday will be “The Wilderness in the Space Age.” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1960 HOME PAPER OF THE DISTRICT SINCE 1878 SINGLE COPY 10c VOLUME LXXXI, NUMBER 34 Tuedl‘ i What does a naturalist believe and do? He believes in the wisdom of na- ture’s design. They know that soil, water, plants, and wild creatures de- pend upon each other and are vital to human life. They recognize that each living thing links to many others in the chain of nature. They believe that per- sistent research into the intricate pat- terns of outdoor life will help to assure The Naturalist is interested in all phases of nature including natural his- tory, birds, plants, geology, the study of the heavens and all natural occur- rences. The membership of the Rich- mond Hill Naturalists is above seventy and new members are expected to be won as a result of the Convention be- ing held here this week. » Reeve Haggart, Works Com- mittee Chairman presented a re- port on the flooding. Flooding occured in some fifteen to eigh- teen homes on Browndale and Neal Drive. An emergency town force of eight men worked throughout the night to remedy conditions. Mr. Kells wrote council stating someone has been remiss as traps were supposed to have been in- stalled following the floods last March. Mr. Elliott of Neal Drive ap- peared to discuss the flooding in Beverley Acres during the rain- storm on February 10th. Several cellars were flooded some to a depth of eight inches. Mr. Elliott asked that traps be installed at once to prevent any recurrence. A representative of Allencourt Ratepayers Asociation asked that a walkway from Allencourt Circle to the Shopping centre be open- ed for convenience of people in the district. On motion of Reeve Haggart the walkway will be op- ened and the Shopping Centre asked to share in expense of such opening. Flooding It was stated the new building would be used as a used car sales depot. Buildings would include a garage and showroom. On motion of Councillors Bradstock and Broadhurst the request will be referred for ‘he joint considera- tion of Council and Planning Board. ' Walkway weaker (Continued on page 3) Passmore will be returning to Richmond Hill this summer to work with his former coach Bill Babcock at the day camp on the high school grounds. John will be going to the Canadian Olympic Trials and has a good chance of catching a spot on the team. He got his start with the Richmond Hill Track Club and has not for- gotten old loyalties as he will be wearing Richmond Hill colors to the Olympic trials. The winner of the event was the internationally known Hayes Johnson, American National AAU Champ, who last year represented the United States against Russia. Johnson finished less than a yard ahead of Passmore and as yet John has not attained his peak. John Passmore of Richmond Hill. now a student at McMaster University, took part in a track meet at Michigan State Univer- siy last Saturday and finished second in the 75 yard high hur- dles. John's time was 9.2 sec- onds while the winner’s time yvas 9.1 seconds. On Sunday there will be a visit to the Research Station of the Department of Lands and Forests in Vaughan Township. Passmore Standout At U.S. Track Meet There will be a luncheon in- terval an at 2 pm. there will be a film “Between the Tides” after which Mayor Ken Tomlin will extend a civic welcome to the delegates, At 3.30 pm. there will be an address “Ontario’s Na- ture in Primitive Times” by Professor Norman Emerson. During the afternoon there will be a Photographic Exhibi- tion and pictorial glimpses of Richmond Hill by Mr. John Lunn. The annual banquet will be at 7 pm. followed by an adâ€" dress ”Wilderness in the Space Age" by Mr. Sigurd Olson. At 10 pm. there will be late mov- 185. Business sessions open at 10 am. and there will be the key- note speech by Dr. Walter' Tov- ell, F. O. N. President. Opening session is at 8 pm. Friday when delegates will visit the Dunlap Observatory and hear a lecture by Dr. Helen Hogg of Richmond Hill. Refreshments will be served afterwards at Richmond Hill ‘Library. .At 9 am. Sa'turday the regis- tration opens and at 10 am. there will be an official wel- come by Mr. Russell Tilt, Presi- dent Richmond Hill Naturalists. The Ontario Naturalists Con- ventien being held in Richmond Hill this weekend is the first such convention to be held in the town. Sessions will be held in the High School Auditorium and members of the public are wel- come to attend. ' Dog Complaint Plan Really Works! While Mr. Jensen was not actually bitten, in the line of duty, he told The Liberal when he visited one house- hold a police dog who doesn’t like police seized him by the wrist. Complaints are being re- ceived by the constable or Village Secretary G. T. Thompson at the fire hall office. .. ‘ Mr. Jensen’s first action is to visit the animal’s owner and show a copy of the by- law prohibiting dogs running at large any time of the year. Chairman Ronald Bolton reports the system “really works”. First complaint act- ed upon by Constable Will- iam Jensen was checking up on Mr. Bolton’s dog, with- out the Chief Trustee being informed who objected to his dog running loose. A dozen King City village residents took advantagepf the anonymous method of, lodging complaints against neighbors’ dogs in the first few days the village trustees instituted the plan. "In Essentials Unity; in Non-Essentials Liberty; in all things Charity" Convention Program wise use of earth’s abundance. They condemn no wild creature and work to assure that no living species shall be lost. They believe that every generation should be able to experience spiritual and physical refreshment it places where primitive nature is undisturbed. They are vigilant to protect wilderness areas, refuges, and parks, and to en- courage good use of nature’s storehouse of resources. They are dedicated to the pleasant task of opening the eyes of young and old that all may come to enâ€" joy the beauty of the outdoor world, and to share in conserving its wonders forever. It was Theodore Roosevelt who said: “I do not understand how any man or woman who really loves nature can fail to try to exert‘ all influence in It is some years since the Argtic Owl visited Southern 011- tario in any quantity although a few birds are recorded each year. Since January Lake Simcoe Dis- tljlct Conservation Officers have §1ghted 2 of these owls, 1 in Ad- Jala Township and the other in the Matchedash Bay Marsh. P. R055. A. Tysoh én’d’H.’ 136E138 were re-elected to the Board of Managers for a further three years. Following the meeting the W0- men‘s Association served refresh- ments to the members present. Three members were elected to the Session of the church, Mssrs. G. Francis, F. Moorley and W. Wilson. Elected to serve on the Board of Managers for a three Reports received during the meeting from all church organi- zations indicated continued prog- ress and expansion. There are now 279 members on the com- mlggion roll of the church. year period were Messrs. J. An- gerson, R. Lewin, R. Newman and On Monday, February 8,â€"1960, the 142nd annual meeting of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church was held in the church hall. Mr. Robert A. Kirk was chair- man for the meeting and Mrs. Jas. Williams secretary. Presbyterians' Annual Meeting A ‘very enthusiastic crowd of Carrville folk met at the school on Wednesday evening, to make plans for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Carrville Public School, S. S. No. 3 Vaughan, 1860-1960. Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Carrville School Elected as provisional directors for the proposed hospital were heads_ of district municipalities, Mayor Kenneth W. Tomlin of Richmond Hill; Warden W. L. Clark, Reeve of Markham; Reeve John Perry of Vaughan, Reeve William Hodgson of King; Reeve Joseph Fry of Markham Village, and Reeve George Richardson of Whitchurch along with Mrs. Carol Davis of King Twp.; Gra- ham Walter, Ernest Redelmeier, Dr. James Langstaff represent- ing the local Medical Associa- tion told the meeting that for some time the members of the Association had felt the growing need for Hospital accommoda- tion. Mayor Kenneth W. Tomlin presided and after congratulating the citizens on their interest in such a worthwhile community project reviewed the discussions held by the Municipal Co-opera- tive Committee concerning the need for a Hospital. The Co- operative Committee consists of representatives of the Municipal Councils of Richmond Hill, Mark- ham and Vaughan. A‘ largely attended public' meeting in the Lillan Mc- Conaghy School last Thursday evening gave enthusiastic support to the move to establish a hospital in this district. Local Hospital To Serve The District Is Citizens' Hope Arctic Owl Sighted support of such objects . . . ” This important event in the life of the town will attract attention to the Richmond Hill Naturalists and the good work they are doing and about which perhaps we know too little. It will contribute to demonstrate how much more they can accomplish when author- ities, schools and clubs realize that here there exists a body of nature enthus- iasts who are willing to attend meet- ings and camps to show others how to take part actively in the enjoyment and study of the natural life that surrounds us. All that is needed to start â€" they will tell us â€" is a good pair of eyes, an observing and active habit of mind With normal curiosity. They will demonstrate how the rewarding enjoyment of nature Incidentally there is a phone at Carrville School now and the number is AV. 5-4068. There is one boy in the school who is the fourth generation at- tending. John Mitchell, who is in grade 1, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell and grand- son of Mr. and Mrs. Anibrose Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell, the form- er Pearl Reaman and great- grandson of the late Daniel Rea- man on whose property the school stands and he also attended the school. His brother Josiah Rea- man was a teacher at the school. The next open meeting at the school will be held Wednesday. March 16 at 8 pm. This meeting is for anyone who is interested in seeing this celebration a suc- cess. We are interested to hear from anyone who might have any books or pictures or mementos of the days gone by. - A program committee was ap- pointed as follows: Jack Barton, Gordon Read, Jim Williams, George Wood, Kenneth Baker and Mrs. J. McEwen and others are to be appointed to this com- mittee. The date set was Saturday, June 18, with a picnic lunch and celebration from 11 am. to 6 pm. It was decided that the Carr- ville United Church W.A. will have a refreshment booth on the school grounds. The names and invitation com- mittee members are (except for two, all members on the commit- tee were pupils). Ernest Bone, John A. Baker, Mrs. Jas. Will- iams, Mrs. Bruce Wark, Miss Jos- ephine DeIBrocco, Toronto and Mrs. A. Read and Mrs. R. Middle- ton. John A. Baker was appoint- ed chairman of this committee. First a committee was appoint- ed to obtain as many names as possible and anyone knowing the whereabouts of former Carrville pupils should contact any one of the following committee. Citizens generally have wel- comed the move to establish a Hospital here and the Committee has assurance of whole~heart£d support in the important work they are undertaking on behalf of the community. and Donald Stuart of Vaughan Twp.; A. G. Sampson, King Twp.; Stuart Parker, Q.C. of Markham Township; and i Douglas Storms, Edward Butlin, John Griffin and J. E. Smith of Richmond Hill, and Dr. Peter Morris of Thornhill and Dr. Allan-Smith of Richmond Hill representing the Medical Profes- sion. It was stated the provisional committee has authority to add to its numbers. Mayor Tomlin stated to "The Liberal" today that he plans to call a meeting of the provisional directors early next week. The committee will explore the whole field of hospital operation and it is hoped will as soon as possible provide the rapidly growing local population with suitable hospital facilities. To be served by Rich~ mond Hill municipal services it is likely the site will be in the local area. “This has been a particularly heavy feeding year for the Au- thority due to the ice storms we've experienced to date in the region,” says Strasser, adding that‘these storms had caused ic- The‘ Authority has some 60 feeding stations in operation throughout the winter months and these are kept well-stocked by the respective area staff. Most common species of birds to be seen around the areas. ac- cording to Strasser, are Chicka- dees, white-breasted nuthatches, woodpeckers ‘(both downy and hairy species), slate-colored jun- cos, tree sparrows, evening gros- beaks and cardinals. He says the heartiest eaters of the Authority’s fare are the jun- cos_an_d tree sparrows. Authority naturalist Ken Stras- ser estimates that from mid-Oct- ober until mid-April the birds eat their way through about 2 tons of feed plus several hundred pounds of suet at the Boyd, Heart Lake, Albion Hills, Black Creek and Greenwood conserva- tion areas. Strictly for the birds and strictly "on the house” is the food catering service carried out by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservatio Authority in five of its conservation areas dur- ing the winter mnths. Mr. Patton always enjoyed good health and was able to at- tend his eighty/seventh birthday party last December 215t. Five weeks ago he entered Newmarket Hospital where he underwent surgery. Since that time he fail- ed rapidly. Always a cheerful friendly man, his, ready smile will be missed by all who knew him. Many years of wedded hap- piness for the Matt Patton’s end- ed three years ago, when Mrs. Patton the former Lily Morris passed away. Five children resulted from this union. One son, William of Born at King City eighty sev- en years ago. Mr. Patton lived for a short time at Jefferson and Richmond Bill. For the past forty eight years he has made his home at Elgin Mills, where he was engaged in the cattle drover and butcher business. Another old familiar face pass- ed from the rapidly changingEl- gin Mills scene when Mr. Mat- thew Patton was laid to rest last Monday afternoon. ‘ Mr. Tilt is a graduate of McMaster University in Con- servation and Recreation Planning, and is Secretary to the Ontarlo Parks Integration Board. He lives at 25 Bridgeford Street. Mr. Tilt W111 extend a welcome on behalf of the local organization and with active committee members is busy making sure the hundreds of visitors to the convention enjoy their stay in Richmond Hill. v President of the Richmond Hill Naturalists whose or- ganization is acting as host to the provincial convention of Ontario Naturalists here this week. Elgin Mils Resident For Near Half Century Matthew Patton Passes Just For The Birds prediclent 0/ study is a cumulative thing. It grows the more one knows, observes, remem- bers and becomes able to talk fluently and with some authority on the inter- esting aspects of nature. By becoming a participant in the nature study and conservation‘activities in your area you will add immensely to your personal enjoyment of natural life. We compliment the Naturalists of Richmond Hill in bringing this our first convention to the town. We welcome and salute the visiting naturalists who come from all sections of this great province. We hope they will\_enjoy their visit and will take the opportun- ity to see the town and will take away lasting, happy and pleaSant memories of it. RUSSELL TILT You may not know this, but, according to naturalist Strasser, the tree sparrows make the nic- est sounds when they’re eating - “Just like the tinkling of tiny bells.” ing of supplies of natural food. making it impossible for the birds to eat them. “If people don’t believe it’s better to give than to receive â€"-they will when they figure their income tax." Pallbearers were Mr. E. Bad- ger and Mr. Ewart Patton ne- phews o fthe deceased. Mr. Chris- tian, Mr. Garrow. Mr. Shropshire and Mac Tennyson. “The Liberal” joins the com- munity where he lived in extend- ing sincere sympathy to the Pat- ton family In their great loss. The funeral chapel was filled with beautiful flowers as a token of love and esteem from those who knew him when the service was held at the Wright and Tay- lr funeral parlors, conducted by Rev. James O'Neill of St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Richmond Hill. Interment was In Aurora Ceme- tery. California predeceased his par- ents some years ago. Left to ‘mourn his four remaining child- children, Mrs. D. Coates and Maurice of Orillia, Mrs. W. Char- les, Richmond Hill and George of Elgin Mills. Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also survivmg are Mr. Patton’s twin sister, Mrs. Richard Badger of Toronto and a brother, Mr. James Patton of King City. ' The Country Parson 'al‘uralidd